France will not support Infantino in Fifa election, says federation chief
The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations that have also publicly withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino.
The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced it will not back Gianni Infantino's bid for a second term as Fifa president in the upcoming March 2027 election. The FFF's stance aligns with other European federations, including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and Wales, who have also distanced themselves from Infantino. Despite the controversy surrounding his initial plan to introduce private investment into the World Cups, Infantino remains the sole candidate for the position.
FFF president Philippe Diallo expressed the federation's dissatisfaction, stating that the trust in the Fifa president has been betrayed and that the proposed governance of world football no longer reflects their interests. Consequently, the FFF unanimously decided to withdraw its support for Infantino's candidacy.
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